Program Analyst in Aberdeen, Maryland at Anser
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Job Description
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
ANSER is seeking a Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and program support to a Department of Defense (DoD) organization. In this role, you will support leadership and program offices by tracking portfolio and project performance, coordinating program activities, developing briefing materials, and supporting policy, guidance, and operational requirements. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to support portfolio analysis, program reviews, risk management, tasking, strategic planning, and process improvement activities.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Support daily program operations by tracking tasks, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
Provide analytical and programmatic support for Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) and other program cost-estimating activities
Assist with the development, review, organization, and maintenance of cost-estimating data, assumptions, inputs, and supporting documentation
Support the preparation and maintenance of ACEIT-based cost estimates and associated program documentation
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze program and cost data used to support cost estimates and program decision-making
Assist with reviewing cost estimates and supporting data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reasonableness
Prepare and update briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other materials for leadership and customer engagements
Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers, analyses, and other tools used to monitor program and cost information
Coordinate meetings and working groups, including scheduling, agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up actions
Track action items and help ensure timely completion
Maintain program documentation, including trackers, status reports, cost-estimating documentation, and SharePoint content
Communicate program updates, risks, issues, and analytical findings to team members and stakeholders
Support coordination among program management, technical, financial, and cost-estimating teams to keep efforts aligned and information flowing
Assist with organizing and reviewing program documents, policies, guidance, and cost-estimating inputs
Help identify and improve processes for program tracking, data management, cost analysis, and team efficiency
Required Qualifications:
Active Secret Clearance
25 years of experience in program analysis, program support, project coordination, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related role
Experience working with program, financial, or cost data in a government or defense environment
Experience developing, organizing, analyzing, or validating data using Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with cost estimating, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), or related program cost-analysis activities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced government environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience preparing briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and other analytical products using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ACEIT or other cost-estimating tools is highly desirable
Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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